Annie Volunteer Sign Ups

Thank you for volunteering to help “behind the scenes” for Annie! We will use email to communicate with our volunteers as necessary.  Ushers, Concession workers, and Bravo table workers will get to see the show they are working for free if they arrive 45 min. before show time.

COSTUME CO-CHAIRS – These two people will be working with Linz Doty, our costume manager, to find, gather, or make needed costumes for this show.  (Sewing skills are NOT necessary!) You will be trying costumes on people and marking names on costumes and costume pieces.  You would be required to be at some rehearsals before tech week and every tech rehearsal at the school, as well as take turns being backstage during shows for costume emergencies. This position fulfills the ten hour requirement for volunteer time as well as gives your child a waived Production fee.  If you have already paid, I can give you a refund, or credit your account for a future show.

PROPS CHAIRPERSON – This person is in charge of finding, gathering, and/or making needed props and set decorations for this show.  You will have helpers as well. You will need to be present at the beginning and end of each show to make sure props are in proper shape and place. (If they are NOT, you let ME know!) You or one of your helpers need to be present for each tech rehearsal and show for any prop emergencies.  This position fulfills the ten hour requirement for volunteer time as well as gives your child a waived Production fee.  If you have already paid, I can give you a refund, or credit your account for a future show.

COSTUMES/PROPS HELPERS – You will help the costume or props leads find and/or create costumes or props, and try costumes on cast members. Sewing skills are not required to help with costumes! (Hours depend on time spent.)

SET PAINTING AND DECORATION – If needed, some of this will be done during the rehearsal process, and some will need to be done once we’re at the venue. You may be needed for simple assembly before or after each show. (Hours depend on time spent.)

LOAD IN/LOAD OUT CREW – You will be responsible for helping move a selection of items (costumes, props, set pieces, etc.) from The Biz to Avon Middle School North, and at the end of the show’s run you will be responsible for moving those items from the performance venue back to The Biz as per directions from the Load In/Load Out Coordinator. We will also need a couple of trucks and trailers to transport set pieces and clothing racks. (6 hours or more if you stay to help set up.)

CONCESSIONS COORDINATOR – The Concessions Coordinator is responsible for setting up the concessions table before each performance, arriving one hour before each show.  Then, you will be responsible for making sure the concession table is put away after the show. You will get to see the show for free each performance. You may also need to purchase (and get reimbursed for) ice for all shows. (6 hours)

BRAVO TABLE COORDINATOR – You will help set up the Bravo Table before each performance, as well as take it down at the end of the show. You also need to be available to assist the Bravo table helper selling items if it gets busy.  You will get to see each show you are working for free (not reserved seating). You’ll be responsible for finding some Bravo table items that we can sell.  ALL EXPENDITURES MUST go through the producer (Jan) first. (6 hours)

CAST PARTY PLANNERS – Plan and supervise at the cast party. (4 hours)

HOUSE MANAGER – This person is in charge of the lobby and auditorium during show days. You will need to arrive an hour to an hour and a half before show time and help the Bravo and concessions chairpersons set up their tables, as well as set up the box office table.  Chairs will need to be placed around the outside of the lobby for people who need to sit down while waiting for the doors to open.  You’ll be in charge of alerting patrons of the show starting, as well as helping patrons with ticket  issues. (Bring them to the box office.). Finally, you will make sure the lobby is all put away before leaving. This will fulfill all ten hours of the volunteer requirement, and you will get to see each show for free.  (Not reserved seating.)

CONCESSIONS/BRAVO TABLE HELPERS – Concessions & Bravo Table helpers will “man” the table to sell items before the show, at intermission, and afterwards. You will help to take the tables down and put items away. You will then get to see the show for free at that performance (not reserved seating). Please arrive 45 minutes before the show begins to check in with the House Manager. (1.5 hours per show.)

USHER – Ushers will be checking guests’ tickets are the door and helping them find their seats. You will also stand at the door both inside and in the auditorium before the show and during intermission to make sure no one takes anything but water into the auditorium. You will get to see that performance for free (not reserved seating).  We ask that you arrive no later than 45 min. before the show to check in with the House Manager. (3 hours per show.)

BACKSTAGE SUPERVISOR PER SHOW – You will be back stage as a helper should someone need costume help or anything else. You MAY need to remind cast members to be quiet. You will make sure the dressing rooms are cleaned up, and all costumes and props are put where they belong. You will need to arrive one hour before each show, and come at call time for the last two rehearsals.  (4 hours per show or rehearsal.)

BACKSTAGE WORKERS – As a back stage worker, you get to see all the things that happen behind the scene! You will be responsible for moving set pieces, keeping the kids quiet in the stage area, and helping the stage manager in whatever she needs help with. You will be needed all of tech week and every show.  (10 hours)

SPOTLIGHT OPERATOR – Run the spotlight for the last two rehearsals and all four shows.  This job gives you a great view of the show! You will be trained on what to do. (10 hours)

COSTUME LAUNDRY – Take home costumes after the show has completed to wash, dry, and then return to The Biz, following any care instructions given by costume team leads. Must have all costume pieces back to The Biz by DECEMBER 6! (Hours depend on time spent.)

“PUT AWAY” HELPERS – Help the costumes, props, and set teams put away any pieces that were not done during strike.  The “Put Away Day” is scheduled for Saturday, December 6 from 9:00 am – 12: 00 pm in The Biz Too. (3 hours)